Buick Regal to Only Have Four-Cylinder Engines

The third model in the new Buick lineup, the Regal, will be equipped with only two inline four-cylinder engines: a 2.4 L putting out 182 hp and an optional turbo 2.0 producing 220 hp.  The Regal, based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will cover the smaller-end of the Buick luxury menu–aiming at the likes of the Acura TSX and Lexus IS250.

The I-4 engines are meant to promote GM’s greener image, but the 3,600 lb. curb weight has us wondering.  The TSX and IS also have optional sixes: is it wise for GM to discount those extra two cylinders?  Folks agree the LaCrosse was a step in the right direction, but the Regal looks and sounds drab.  Buick is in shaky waters, and this addition isn’t quite inspiring us…yet.